Common Stalker Characteristics
1. Jealous

2. Narcissistic

3. Obsessive and compulsive

4. Falls "instantly" in love

5. Manipulative

6. Does not take responsibility for own feelings or actions

7. Needs to have control over others

8. Socially awkward or uncomfortable

9. Views self as a victim of society, family, and others

10. Unable to take "no" for an answer

11. Deceptive

12. Often switches between rage and "love"

13. Difficulty distinguishing between fantasy and reality

14. Sense of entitlement ("You owe me...")

15. Unable to cope with rejection

16. Dependent on others for sense of "self"

17. Views his or her problems as someone else's fault

18. May be above average intelligence

Source: Spence-Diehl. Stalking: A Handbook for Victims